When a 1.5 volt electric current is applied to a persons tongue, the person sensed a strong taste. When electric current was removed, the taste disappeared. The electric current apparently

stimulated the taste buds on the person's tongue, causing them to perceive a taste sensation. This phenomenon is known as electrogustometry, where electrical stimulation can elicit taste sensations without any actual taste stimuli present. The strength of the taste sensation can vary depending on the intensity of the electric current applied.